California-based Chris Pratt is poised on the verge of a major career breakthrough.

Living near Spruce Meadows, with a mother who competes in the jumper ring and Linda Southern-Heathcott as her aunt, it may have been in the stars for Keltey Heathcott to take up the reins.

For those who grow up in and around the barn, the joys of a childhood steeped in horses develops young equestrians and the next generation of the sport.

Chelsea had no experience with physically disabled riders before she began working with Sharon, who has no doubt that she was a contributor to her results.

Madison Lawson's life changed drastically four years ago. She credits her successful switch to para-dressage to the support of coaches, friends and family.

Elizabeth Bates' riding career started from the ground up - literally.

Eventer James Atkinson took his first strides towards the 2011 Pan American Games as a six-year-old riding in Pony Club in England.

Seventeen-year-old Nicole (Nikki) Walker of Aurora, ON, doesn't remember a time when she wasn't around horses.

There I was, sitting at the steering wheel of my truck, feeling nervous anticipation as correctional officers encircled the vehicle.

With the support of Sandi Ballard, her trainer since 2004, Raewyn is making her mark in the show ring and producing performance-bred youngsters.